“Despite these concerned issues, this bill really is beneficial for the law-abiding citizens of Ohio. Do the benefits outweigh the risk(s)? There is likely more risk keeping citizens without the proper tools to defend themselves during civil unrest when looking more at it.”
During times of civil unrest is exactly when law-abiding citizens need to be able to defend themselves. History has proven that.
The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 185 (see full bill below), which bans local governments from taking away guns and closing gun stores during state of emergencies.
Many gun store owners favor the bill, and those against it say it would violate home rule.
Although no Ohio gun stores were closed during the pandemic, it was a fear many gun stores faced.
“Absolutely, there was a concern, and I think that’s what led more to the panic, and people were concerned that it might have been shut down overnight,” said L.E.P.D. Firearms, Range & Training owner, Eric Delbert via A.B.C. 6.
The bill also prevents the government from closing down shooting ranges and confiscating a person’s Ohio Concealed Carry License.